MENA: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's market for clays for construction and industrial use increased by 9.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in MENA

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports in MENA

For the third year in a row, MENA recorded growth in overseas shipments of clays for construction and industrial use, which increased by 195% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in use structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 92% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), constituting a 5.6% share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +30.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (+118.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +118.4% from 2012-2022. While the share of Turkey (+37 p.p.) and Egypt (+5.6 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +94.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, waning by -66.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-11.0%).

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports in MENA

In 2022, imports of clays for construction and industrial use in MENA contracted notably to X tons, falling by -29.3% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use reduced slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached 42% of total imports. Algeria (X tons) held a 19% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (17%) and Tunisia (11%). The following importers - Morocco (X tons) and Israel (X tons) - each reached a 5.6% share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of -4.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+11.4%), Morocco (+8.2%) and Algeria (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +11.4% from 2012-2022. Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tunisia (-6.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Turkey and Morocco increased by +14, +13, +11 and +2.4 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays for construction and industrial use in MENA, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 12% share.

In Turkey, imports of clays for construction and industrial use increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Algeria (+5.7% per year) and Tunisia (+2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, surging by 39% against the previous year. Import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for clays for construction and industrial use increased by +62.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform